HGV Driver – Class 2 HIAB - Wokingham

Location: AVS Fencing Supplies, Unit 3, Warren Farm, Forest Road, Wokingham, RG40 5QY

Reports To: Branch Manager

Position Type:Permanent

About Lawsons

After almost 30 years of growth and development, three words continue to describe our ethos – ‘Quality of Service’. Our reputation as a market leader is built on our industry heritage, our expertise, and our attention detail.

We joined Lawsons Group in February 2020 which is the UK’s largest independent fencing, timber and builders’ merchants and now boasts 31 branches, 740 employees and £150 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England.

The Group has grown rapidly over the last 2 years through a number of strategic acquisitions and we anticipate that we will add at least a further 8 to 10 Branches over the next 9 - 12 months.

The Role

Providing a professional and efficient delivery service for all AVS customers whilst observing Company procedures and policies, as well as legal and statutory requirements for Drivers.

Key Accountabilities…

Ensure the safe and secure loading of products onto or into any collecting/delivering vehicles, using manual lifting aids as required (cranes etc).
Efficient planning of delivery routes, observing commitments made to customers and special instructions agreed with Sales staff.
Maintain safe custody, use and operation of company vehicles including completion of required check procedures, record maintenance and issues raised to the Branch Manager for corrective actions to be taken.
Ensure regular & effective management of drivers Taco card downloads.
Ensure correct and safe use of all equipment and machinery in accordance with training and “Best Practice” operation, including appropriate maintenance and husbandry, this includes Company mobile phones and satellite navigation systems.
Ensure correct and accurate checking, completion and signing (where required) of all paperwork, including its management to and from the Sales Office.
Effective reporting of any incidents whilst out delivering to customer or supplier, or at any other time when driving a Company vehicle, of any vehicle or equipment failures or faults; product, property or vehicle damage; vehicle breakdowns and road traffic incidents and accidents
Utilise the lorry mounted crane (HIAB) for loading and unloading goods safely
Ensure customer satisfaction, through delivery on time, in full
To be the point of contact for customers, outside of branch activities and to feedback to branch all customer comments, to drive excellent performance
Communicate with our customers effectively, managing delivery expectations
Work collaboratively with Yard Team/Sales/Branch Manager to support and resolve Customer issues
Observe all aspects of Health & Safety at all times
Adhere to all AVS Company policies and procedures
Ensure the safe and secure custody of Company property, stock, equipment, materials and other forms of asset including information.
Observe Company dress code, including correct and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
Display accountable standards of behaviour and maintain professional conduct at all times.
Support the yard team with normal yard duties as and when required.
•Carry out any other reasonable task as requested by your line manager.

We would love to meet someone with…

Minimum 2 Years Driving Experience
C1E Driving Licence
Drivers Card & Valid CPC
HIAB Certificate
Fork lift licence
Excellent knowledge of local area to Branch
HGV Driving experience.
A practical knowledge of H&S applicable to manual handling, driving, loading, unloading and transporting goods
Good problem solving abilities - logically minded and effective communication skills
Good understanding of safe loading principles
Excellent attention to detail.
A hands on approach- happy to get stuck in & give support to the rest of the Branch team when necessary.
Up to date forklift training certificate

What is in it for you…